KATHMANDU, Sept 16 (NNN-NEPALNEWS) – The Nepali government, yesterday, reported a record high daily spike in COVID-19 cases, as the Himalayan country moved to relax restrictions on economic activities.
According to Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Population, a total 1,459 new COVID-19 cases were identified in the last 24 hours. Earlier, Nepal had reported record high daily infections on Sept 11, with 1,454 cases.
“With addition of new cases, total COVID-19 cases in Nepal reached 56,788,” spokesman at the Health Ministry, Jageshwor Gautam, told a press conference. The country also reported 11 new deaths in the last 24 hours, increasing the death toll from the pandemic to 371.
“Infection is growing in urban areas, where there are thick settlements. So, the number of death is also increasing in recent days,” said Gautam. “As the government has relaxed some restrictions, the risks are growing for people with existing health condition, children and elderly people whose immunity remains weaker.”
Nepal’s cabinet decided, on Monday, to allow resumption of domestic flights, long-haul ground public transportation and operation of hotel and restaurants this week, by following health protocols strictly.
Spokesman of the Nepali government and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Pradeep Gyawali, said, these services would resume from tomorrow. According to him, the Nepali government decided to continue shutting down swimming pools, beauty parlours, movie theatres and dance bars until another notice is published.– NNN-NEPALNEWS
